A worried reader wrote in to express his concern over a recent article that raised concerns over the use of Metformin: Dear Dr. Dean: Your friend Dr. Sears has come out against metformin, citing a recent European study. Do you know about this study and do you still recommend Metformin? On your...
I previously received two inquiries within days of each other, regarding Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a rare neurodegenerative disease related to Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Multi System Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and MS. I combined those questions and provided a single answer which was previously published in Life Enhancement Magazine, which covered...
Hello, Dr. Dean. I recently read your article from 2015, where you gave advice on “serotonin issues.” I’ve been dealing with “brain zaps” for over 10 years now. I discontinued Paxil that long ago. Unfortunately, I let my prescription run out, as I didn’t know I was supposed...
By Ward Dean, M.D. Deprenyl (aka seligiline, trade names Eldepryl®, Jumex®) was discovered in Hungary in the 1950s and was patented by Professor Jozsef Knoll of Semmelweis University in Hungary in 1962. Deprenyl was shown to extend maximum lifespan in animals, enhance cognition in normal healthy animals, reduce the symptoms and delay the progress...
By Ward Dean, M.D. Acarbose (Glucobay®, Precose®) is a drug approved for use in (1) insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (Type I), (2) adult-onset diabetes mellitus (AODM, or Type II), and (3) those who suffer from "impaired glucose tolerance." As I’ve previously pointed out, virtually everyone over the age of 35 is...
Dear Doctor Dean, I am a 58-year-old woman who eats really well and exercises 5 days a week at a gym with weights cardio and ab exercises, for about nine years. I have just finished an education degree and teach a couple of days per week. I see an anti-aging doctor...
Misleading Study Ignores Risks of Combining Statins and Laropiprant with Extended-Release Niacin Q. Dear Dr. Dean, I’ve read a lot of your stuff over the years, and know that you’re a big fan of Niacin (Vit B3, nicotinic acid) for normalizing blood lipids. What are your thoughts regarding the recent study in the New England...
Q. I am most interested in the glycation theory of aging- whereby because of proteins cross-linking they become impaired etc. I am a 50 year old male who has been tested by BioCLIP™ and found to have hardening of the arteries. I also have mild cataracts and a potential pre-diabetic (type-II)...
The following interview is from a recent telephone conversation between Dr. Ward Dean, and Phil Micans PharmB, Vice President of International Antiaging Systems (IAS). Phil: "Thank you Dr. Dean for taking some time today in your busy schedule to talk about something that I know is close to your heart, being...
Dr. Dean discusses life extension, brain maximization, and a range of topics including his book “Smart Drugs and Nutrients: How to Improve and Increase Your Intelligence Through Neuroscience.” during his interview on Episode 1 of SmartDrugSmarts Brain Health podcast.
